CWE
22
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2012-4596: Path Traversal

First published: Wed Aug 22 2012(Updated: )

Directory traversal vulnerability in McAfee Email Gateway (MEG) 7.0.0 and 7.0.1 allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions and download arbitrary files via a crafted URL.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
McAfee Email Gateway=7.0.0
McAfee Email Gateway=7.0.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2012-4596?

    CVE-2012-4596 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized access to sensitive files.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2012-4596?

    CVE-2012-4596 affects authenticated users of McAfee Email Gateway versions 7.0.0 and 7.0.1.

  • How do I fix CVE-2012-4596?

    To fix CVE-2012-4596, upgrade your McAfee Email Gateway to a version that is not vulnerable, following the official patch release guidelines.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2012-4596 enable?

    CVE-2012-4596 enables directory traversal attacks that allow unauthorized file downloads through crafted URLs.

  • Is CVE-2012-4596 an authentication bypass issue?

    Yes, CVE-2012-4596 allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions.

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